[Western Music] The ultimate collection of love songs: a roundup of timeless, heart-touching classics

Here and NowLuther Vandross

Luther Vandross – Here and Now (Official Video)

This song, performed by Luther Vandross, is a classic ballad that warmly conveys deep affection.

Its melody, which speaks a heartfelt vow of love, has captured the hearts of many time and again and continues to be chosen for special moments.

In his voice, you can feel not only passion but also tenderness and a steady love, making for a profoundly moving performance.

Released in September 1989, the track reached No.

1 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart and won Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 33rd Grammy Awards.

It’s an unmissable listen for anyone seeking recommendations or wanting to enjoy a pure love song.

Always Be My BabyMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – Always Be My Baby (Official Music Video)

An eternal classic distinguished by its sweet, heartwarming melody.

Released in 1996, this song is included on Mariah Carey’s fifth studio album, Daydream.

It exudes a calming serenity that makes you forget the bustle of everyday life, while beautifully expressing the pure, innocent feelings of love that everyone is likely to experience.

It has lingered in many hearts for a long time and surely will continue to do so.

Symbolizing the strength of lovers’ bonds, this piece is certain to evoke deep empathy in listeners.

Mariah Carey’s tender, emotive vocals deliver a warm message of love directly to the listener’s heart.

When you want to feel music deeply, this is truly a highly recommended gem.

SugarMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Sugar (Official Music Video)

A gemlike love song that pours out sweet, bittersweet romantic longing.

Adam Levine, the frontman of Maroon 5, delivers a luscious vocal that resonates deep within.

Its lyrics liken physical connection with a lover to “sugar,” laying out a direct, heartfelt expression of love.

Released in January 2015, the track appears on the album V and became a major hit, peaking at No.

2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It’s a perfect pick for anyone who wants to convey their feelings honestly to someone they love or indulge in a sweet, romantic mood.

Just LikeMarvin Gaye

Just Like

Included on ‘Romantically Yours,’ which features standard numbers, this track is one of his originals.

He’s produced many great songs, but this is the best in my opinion.

Lush strings and piano paired with his silky vocals—it’s a blissful love ballad.

To Be With YouMr. BIG

Mr. Big To Be With You Japanese

This is a song released in 1991 by the American hard rock band MR.

BIG.

It was included on the album Lean Into It.

The simple performance and lyrics—where a man who has single-mindedly loved one woman tells her, as she cries over being heartbroken by another man, “I’m the one who should be with you”—really hit home.

My LovePaul McCartney & Wings

Paul McCartney – My Love

This is a single from Paul McCartney & Wings’ 1973 album Red Rose Speedway.

It spent four consecutive weeks at number one on the U.S.

Billboard chart.

It’s a sweet, melodic piece characteristic of Paul, and is said to be a song dedicated to his then-wife, Linda.

Crazy Little Thing Called LoveQueen

Queen – Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Official Video)

This beloved love song by the world-famous rock band Queen has to be Crazy Little Thing Called Love! Rather than treating it as a simple love song, it tackles love as a grand theme, asking: what exactly is love?